Looking for a language tutor? There are several options for students enrolled in U-M language classes. Language tutors may provide assistance in understanding and explaining grammatical and cultural concepts, vocabulary and conversation practice. Tutors will not correct homework or proofread/edit papers assigned as classwork. The tutoring listed below is available at no cost to students.
Tutoring is offered by LRC Peer Tutor Program. These tutors have been identified to have a high level of proficiency in the target language by their respective language program, and are available for students who are currently enrolled in a U-M language class.
Various student language clubs also offer tutoring at no cost to UM students. These volunteers are passionate and accomplished language students who volunteer their time to aid their peers to be successful in the chosen language. Many student language clubs also offer conversation times outside of tutoring hours, for more information contact the club directly. The RC offers lunchtime language tables, other dorms and programs may also offer conversation hours. Check with your department for more information.
Winter 2023 Language Tutors
Arabic - LRC peer tutor
Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:45 pm Location: LRC 1500 North Quad
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location: LRC 1500 North Quad
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian - LRC peer tutor
Thursdays 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Location: MLB 3039
French - French tutoring is provided by Le Comité Francophone (LCF).
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm Location: LRC 1500 North Quad
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: LRC 1500 North Quad
Hebrew - LRC peer tutor
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm Location: Zoom (see instructor for link)
Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Zoom (see instructor for link)
Italian - Italian tutoring is provided by Italian Student Association (or ITSA). These sessions are office hour style where you can drop in to get help learning Italian.
Japanese - LRC peer tutor
Tuesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Zoom https://umich.zoom.us/j/96063741767
Wednesdays: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Zoom https://umich.zoom.us/j/96063741767
Russian & Ukrainian Tutoring - LRC peer tutor
Thursdays 6 - 8 PM Location: via Zoom or sign up on Calendly to receive an invite in your inbox
Saturdays 2 - 4 PM Location: via Zoom or sign up on Calendly to receive an invite in your inbox
Ukrainian Tutoring - LRC peer tutor
Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM Location: 3rd floor MLB, Room 3029
Thursdays 1:30-2:30 PM Location: 3rd floor MLB, Room 3029
Spanish
LRC peer tutor
Mondays 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: LRC 1500 North Quad
Tuesdays (hours pending)
Spanish Language Club tutoring
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Michigan League Basement
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Zoom http://umich.zoom.us/j/96521402758
4:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Michigan League Basement
Private Tutors
This site allows U-M students and members of the surrounding Ann Arbor community to register as, and search for, a language tutor or a conversation partner. Tutors will list the fees for their services, costs will vary depending on experience. Some language departments also have a list on their website of tutors available that are affiliated with their specific language programs.
Please Note: Neither the Language Resource Center nor the University of Michigan endorses ANY participant in and/or from this site. Please use discretion before agreeing to or paying for any tutoring service. YOU are solely responsible for ALL relevant exchanges with any service you choose to use. Please see the Disclaimers section for more information.
Caveat emptor
Tutors, please be aware of internet safety. We recommend only accepting work in the local community where there is less of a chance for fraud. We have had reports of tutors being solicited to work with students outside of the US, which seem to involve scams. For more information on possible internet scams, visit the IC3 website. Additionally, please be conscious about giving out personal telephone numbers or addresses; we also strongly suggest meeting tutors/tutees in a public place.